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Albanese backs Victoria with fresh billions for health, schools and infrastructure

Albanese said the reforms were part of a broader effort to strengthen primary health care and ease pressure on families amid ongoing cost-of-living strains.

Pauline Hanson claims Australia ‘drowning’ in unskilled migration

Pauline Hanson contrasted the trade numbers with thousands of visas granted to accountants, software engineers and chefs, arguing they do not directly ease housing shortages.

Young sea rescue hero Austin Appelbee awarded top Army Cadets honour

Calls are also mounting for Austin to receive a national bravery award.

Why trusted public broadcasters matter more than ever in the Indo-Pacific

A UK government study in Fiji, Samoa and Solomon Islands found that 85% of online users believe false information on social media is shaping opinions on elections and disaster response.

22-year-old man charged after allegedly boarding Melbourne flight without ticket

Airline staff intercepted the man at the aircraft before contacting the AFP, who attended the scene and arrested him.

Australia level series with 19-run win over India after dominant all-round display

With the series now tied at 1-1, both sides head to Adelaide Oval for the final T20I, where momentum and confidence will be key.

Indian-origin family ’emotionally traumatised’ after $57,000 in gold stolen, suspect bailed within 24 hours

“We are very disappointed that he got bail so easily despite the huge amount of gold he’s stolen.”

Premier Allan loses patience as CFMEU questions trigger explosive press conference moment

Premier Allan then blew up at the reporter, demanding she immediately retract the accusation and refused to answer any further questions until she did.

Twelve Australian researchers awarded $140,000 fellowships to collaborate with India on cutting-edge science

The 12 successful projects, collectively valued at just under $140,000, span topics from health monitoring technology to sustainable materials and social innovation.

Australian actress recreates iconic English song in Bollywood-inspired outfit

Many drew parallels between her look and the outfit worn by popular Indian actress Kareena Kapoor Khan in the song Yeh Ishq Hai from the 2007 hit film Jab We Met.

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Hundreds fail compulsory retests as bribery scandal rocks New Zealand’s licensing system

The requirement for mass retesting followed findings of what the agency described as “serious misconduct” by testing officers.

South Australia election countdown officially begins with Labor ahead and Liberals at historic low

South Australia’s election campaign is officially under way after Premier Peter Malinauskas and Deputy Premier formally received the writs from Government House, signalling the 28-day countdown to the 21 March state election.

Australian firms secure key deals through AI impact summit in India

Business delegates assembled by Austrade showcased the breadth of Australia’s AI ecosystem, spanning established enterprises, universities and emerging technology scale-ups.
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